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North Korean missile activity and naval expansion

22 clusters · 488 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: North Korea tests new high-speed torpedo system

North Korea has escalated its ballistic missile activity following the conclusion of ‘Freedom Edge,’ a trilateral military exercise involving the United States, South Korea, and Japan. On September 12, North Korea conduc

Japan-US Keen Sword 27 military exercise concludes

10 clusters · 29 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Japan and U.S. complete Keen Sword 27 military exercises

The joint Japan-U.S. military exercise ‘Keen Sword 27’ has concluded, marking the largest iteration of the biennial drills in history. Running from October 19 through October 29, the exercise involved approximately 56,00

Regional opposition to Japanese defense spending increases

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: China criticizes Japan’s military expansion and defense spending plans

Japan is reportedly considering a significant increase in its defense budget over the next five years, with estimates suggesting expenditures between 70 trillion yen and 80 trillion yen starting in April 2027. This plan

North Korea-South Korea border tensions

7 clusters · 91 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: South Korea vows firm response to North Korean border violations

Tensions have escalated along the border between North and South Korea following a series of military provocations. Kim Yo-jong, sister of the North Korean leader, has characterized the border situation as ‘very unstable

North Korea military activity near South Korean border

2 clusters · 147 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: North Korea demonstrates UAV technology and fires 600mm rocket launchers

North Korean military forces have engaged in visible displays of force near the border with South Korea. On October 25, 122mm self-propelled artillery units were observed in Kaepung-gun, Hwanghae Province, positioned app

North Korean leader health rumors and public appearance

4 clusters · 132 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Rumors of Kim Jong-un's death dismissed as unverified

Following unverified reports and social media rumors concerning the health of Kim Jong Un, North Korean state media released photographs of the leader appearing in public. Initial rumors, circulated by international outl

North and South Korean hypersonic missile testing

7 clusters · 161 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: North Korea tests upgraded tactical ballistic missile

Following the September 20, 2026, test of the ‘Hwasongpho-11Ma-1’ combat weapon system, North Korea has expanded its series of advanced weapons tests. Kim Jong Un, accompanied by Kim Ju Ae, characterized the development